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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (Scott 292). Choice centering, tied by “Heusler Ind. Dec. 1, 1898” circular datestamp on registered cover from Dr. Ernst H. C. Heusler to Rev. Ferdinand Busser, Mansfield O., purple “Registered, Dec. 5, 1898, Mansfield Ohio” three-line receiving backstamp VERY FINE. A RARE SINGLE FRANKING OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. Perhaps 20 covers are known with the $1.00 Trans-Mississippi Issue, including approximately 14 with single frankings. This cover is part of a group prepared by Dr. Ernst Heusler of Heusler, Indiana. According to web sources consulted, the town was probably named for Dr. Heusler, who was the first postmaster when the post office was established in 1893. Ex Rosenthal. Illustrated in the Neil-Rosenthal book (p. 150). With 1987 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 437 |
US$4,250.00 |
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (Scott 292). Original gum, h.r., intense shade and impression, Very Fine, with 1974 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 316 |
US$1,100.00 |
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (Scott 292). Detailed impression, tied by New York registry oval on illustrated corner card cover for “Hensel, Bruckmann & Lorbacher, Parcel Agency for the German Mail” to Munich, Germany, addressed to D. Heinemann, purple “Registered, Jul. 22, 1898, Branch P.O. Station P., New York P.O.” five-line boxed datestamp, New York registry label, receiving backstamp (Aug. 1) EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE COVERS IN EXISTENCE. The sender, Hensel Bruckmann & Lorbacher, is still in business as freight forwarders. Ex Saffin and Rosenthal. Illustrated in the Neil-Rosenthal book (p. 151). Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 441 |
US$7,500.00 |
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (Scott 292). Used with two 1c Trans-Mississippi (285), s.e. at right, tied by registry ovals, purple “Registered, Aug. 18, 1898, Branch P.O. Station S, New York P.O.” five-line boxed datestamp on cover to Muhlhausen, Germany, part-printed “Per Steamer Campania” at upper left, receiving backstamp VERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE USED ON COVER. Perhaps 20 covers are known with the $1.00 Trans-Mississippi Issue. Ex Rosenthal. Illustrated in the Neil-Rosenthal book (p. 148). With 1986 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 443 |
US$4,250.00 |
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (Scott 292). Tied by light strike of purple registry oval, matching “Registered, Dec. 28, 1898 1.00 P.M., Sub-Station No. 42, P.O. Boston, Mass.” four-line datestamp on cover to Freiburg, Germany, receiving backstamp, trivial edgewear VERY FINE. A SCARCE SINGLE FRANKING OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE. Perhaps 20 covers are known with the $1.00 Trans-Mississippi Issue, including approximately 14 with single frankings. With 1986 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 442 |
US$5,000.00 |
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (Scott 292). Tied by neat strike of “Mil. Sta. No. 1, Manila Phil. Isls., Sep. 21 9AM 99” duplex datestamp on small piece, a few perfs torn off at bottom left from separation, otherwise Very Fine, scarce cancel Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1056, Lot 324 |
US$450.00 |
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() U.S.; General Issues, 1898, $1 Cattle in Storm, #292. Regummed, over thin, Fine appearing. Scott $550. Estimate price $150. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2013, Sale 99, Lot 166 |
US$242.00 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), o.g., previously hinged, exceptional centering, with vibrant color, very handsome stamp; small crease at top left, expertly reperforated at left, otherwise Very Fine, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,100. Estimate $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1106 |
US$450.00 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), neat black cancellation, vibrant rich shade, attractive appearing “Cattle in the Storm”; vertical crease and a small thin spot, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $700. Estimate price $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1107 |
US$225.00 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), faintly cancelled in black, handsome example with jet-black color; filled thin spots at top center, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $700. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3383 |
US$200.00 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), o.g., very lightly hinged, appealing example, with jet-black color, a very choice stamp, Very Fine, 2004 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,100. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3382 |
US$850.00 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), neat black cancellation, wonderfully well centered example with natural straight edge at right, very attractive; diagonal crease at bottom right, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott $700. Estimate $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 418 |
US$190.00 |
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1898, $1 Trans-Miss. (292), neat black cancellation, handsome appearing example with intense color; thin at upper right, and a couple nibbed perforations along bottom margin, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $700. Estimate $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 419 |
US$170.00 |
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Scott #292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, full top margin imprint and plate no. 606 block of four, rich color, regummed over some expertly reinforced perforations, fine; a very presentable example of this high value commemorative plate block rarity. Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 193 |
US$4,750.00 |
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$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (Scott 292). Original gum, lightly hinged, proof-like impression on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with 1992 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 438 |
US$1,400.00 |